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A discovery about baby blood just transformed life for sickle cell patients forever. Two researchers won the "Oscars of Science" for finding the switch that could cure a painful disease affecting millions.
A Hutto kindergarten teacher became the only Texas educator to win the prestigious Milken Educator Award this year, along with a $25,000 prize. Olivia Joseph, who teaches at her own alma mater's district, was surprised with the honor in front of cheerleaders, dignitaries, and her entire school.
A deaf filmmaker spotted "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler casually using American Sign Language throughout the Oscars ceremony. His natural use of ASL moved millions and sparked conversation about disability representation in Hollywood.
The World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic became the most-watched WBC game ever, pulling in over 7.3 million viewers and beating all weekend sports. Even competing against the Oscars, baseball proved America's hunger for inspiring sports moments is stronger than ever.
Actor Sean Penn chose visiting war-torn Ukraine over attending the Academy Awards where he won his third Oscar. The move highlighted his years-long commitment to supporting the country since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Fresh off winning his third Oscar, Sean Penn chose to spend the night after Hollywood's biggest ceremony in war-torn Ukraine instead. The actor has been a steadfast supporter of the country since Russia's invasion began.
A Netflix animated film about K-pop bands just became the first movie with South Korean directors to win Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. The breakthrough moment marks Hollywood finally recognizing Korean pop culture's global dominance.
The Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt took home an Academy Award for Best Sound at Sunday's Oscars ceremony. The film featured real F1 paddock access during actual races in 2023 and 2024, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton serving as producer. #
Paul Thomas Anderson's nuanced drama about everyday revolutionaries swept the 98th Academy Awards, beating crowd favorite 'Sinners' with a message about finding hope in life's gray areas. In a divided world, the film's celebration of both dreamers and doers resonated with voters looking for unity over anger.
Veteran actress Amy Madigan just set an Academy Awards record that's been four decades in the making. Her Best Supporting Actress win for "Weapons" comes 40 years after her first Oscar nomination, making it the longest gap between nomination and win for any actress in history.
The Academy Awards just created its first new category in over two decades, finally recognizing the casting directors who find the perfect actors for every role. Starting March 15, these behind-the-scenes heroes will get their moment in the spotlight.
For the first time ever, nearly a third of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change in their stories. Five films passed the "Climate Bechdel Test" by showing climate impacts and having characters recognize them.
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The singers behind Netflix's most-watched animated film ever are performing at the Oscars for the first time. EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna will bring Korean culture and demon-hunting charm to Hollywood's biggest stage.
After a five-decade career, 71-year-old actor Delroy Lindo just earned his first Oscar nomination for "Sinners," proving that recognition can arrive at any moment. His journey from childhood othering to Academy Award nominee shows the power of persistence and never giving up on your craft.
Sixty-one years ago today, Julie Andrews burst onto movie screens as Maria von Trapp in one of cinema's most beloved films. The Sound of Music would become one of the highest-grossing films ever, winning five Oscars and touching generations with its timeless songs.
Forty years ago today, a struggling computer animation company called Pixar was born from a Lucasfilm spin-off after being rejected by 45 venture capitalists. That scrappy studio with just 42 remaining employees would become the most celebrated animation company in history, proving that even the biggest dreams can survive the toughest odds.